Anthony Gold is a successful firm, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 500 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. This is an exciting opportunity to excel and progress in a role within Anthony Gold, a firm that actively strives to be the best in the industry and is committed to the development of its people.
As a Paralegal, you will work with a team of partners, solicitors, and paralegals in Anthony Gold's Court of Protection department.
Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role:
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To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients.
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To assist, where requested, in the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision. Take notes in client meetings.
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Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and in their home.
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Make regular payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments. Also forecast forward spending and creating of budgets.
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Day-to-day contact with clients and their individual lifestyle requirements.
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Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties
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Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate.
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Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm.
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May also receive cases from several Partners and solicitors within the team.
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Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients.
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Produce plain English letters, witness statements, court applications, and other documents as required.
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Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm’s terms of business and office manual.
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Continue to develop your legal ability
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Able to work to tight deadlines
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Good Microsoft skills particularly word and excel.
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Good customer focus
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Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude
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Works well under pressure
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Organised and able to prioritise
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Ability to work with figures
A degree in Law and previous experience working in a Court of Protection role is preferred but not essential
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Competitive salary
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Private Medical Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Income Protection
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Contributory Pension
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Discretionary annual staff bonus
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Reduced gym membership
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Season Ticket Loan
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23 days holiday plus an additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays, which increases to 28 days over a period of 5 years.
